Housing Recontracting

The following tables list out the dates of each step of the housing process. Scroll down to access the step-by-step instructions on the housing process. If you are a first-time student, please visit the future student timeline.

1. Texas State StarRez Housing Portal

Access the Texas State StarRez Housing Portal through the Housing Process tab under Future Students/Current Students on the Department of Housing and Residential Life website, or click here.

2. Log In

Log in to the Texas State StarRez Housing Portal by using the Texas State University Login button at the bottom of the page.

3. Welcome

You will be brought to the Welcome page each time you log into the Texas State StarRez Housing Portal. The Welcome page displays your name and Student ID Number. Please write down your Student ID Number (A0#) as you will need it later to submit your housing contract.

4. Housing Contract Selection

Click the Housing Contract tab in the navigation bar at the top. Here you will be able to select your housing contract time frame. Next, click the green Apply button to begin.

5. Personal Details

The first step once a housing contract has been started is the Personal Details page. Please review the information on this page for accuracy and contact the Registrar’s Office at 512.245.2367 if there are any errors. Incorrect information might affect housing status.

Fill out your contact information that you wish to share with your roommate or suitemate.

Fill out the Missing Person Contact Information with the person you would like to be contacted should you be deemed missing. This contact person can be the same as your emergency contact. However, you must enter this information before continuing to the next page.

7. Housing Contract Required Information

If there are any housing accommodations that should be taken into consideration when making assignments, please select "Yes" to the first question. You will need to contact and get approval from the Office of Disability Services (512.245.3451) to receive special accommodations.

Living-Learning Community If you are interested in a Living-Learning Community please select "Yes" to the second question. If you select "Yes" that you are interested in an LLC, the following page will ask you to list your preferences. A list of Living-Learning Communities can be found here.

8. Living-Learning Community Preferences

If you selected “Yes” that you are interested in living in an LLC, you will be asked to list up to three (3) preferences on this page. You must list at least one (1) preference to continue. If you change your mind, press the back button in your browser to return to the previous page and select “No” to the second question.

Choosing your LLC preference(s) does not automatically put you in an LLC. You will need to submit a separate application for your preferred LLC through the Living-Learning Community website.

9. Terms & Conditions

The Terms & Conditions page must be signed in order to continue with the housing process. By entering your Student ID Number (A0#), you have signed and agreed to the Terms & Conditions of your housing contract. This is a legally binding contract. You have 72 hours to cancel without penalty; the request to cancel must be submitted in writing.

10. Housing Pre-Payment Checkout & Receipt

On the following pages, you will be asked to make a housing pre-payment. You will be emailed a receipt upon submission of your payment.

11. Meal Plan Selection

Select your Meal Plan and click Save & Continue.

12. Housing Contract Status

This page will let you know the status of your housing contract as well as your Timeslot for Room Selection and the Meal Plan you selected.